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What should we blog about?
posted: Dec. 28, 2022.
As a patient at Garnet Valley Dental, your opinion matters! the doctor and our team love hearing what our patients think about our practice and the services we provide, and Read more
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Resolving to Eat Better in the New Year
posted: Dec. 27, 2022.
It’s a new year, and a resolution found on many lists is learning to be more mindful about healthy food choices. You might have set some of these goals yourself. Read more
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My toothbrush did what?
posted: Dec. 21, 2022.
If you were to put your toothbrush bristles under a high-powered microscope, what you would see might give you nightmares: millions of bacteria, busily crawling up and down your toothbrush Read more
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Germs living on my toothbrush? Say it ain’t so!
posted: Dec. 20, 2022.
You may have heard talk about the germs that can reside on your toothbrush and thought, “really?” It’s true—there are several kinds of bacteria that can lurk on the bristles of Read more
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Toothpaste Guide
posted: Dec. 14, 2022.
Between the huge number of toothpaste brands on the market today, the different flavors, and claims from most to do different things, it isn’t surprising that people feel so confused Read more
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Relax with Sedation Dentistry
posted: Dec. 13, 2022.
the doctor and our team at Dr. Anthony Petrilli understand that many of our patients have a fear of dentistry. You may be concerned about experiencing pain from sensitive teeth Read more
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Getting to the Bottom of Chewing Gum Myths
posted: Dec. 07, 2022.
It's a moment many of our patients have experienced. One second you're chewing on a piece of gum, then suddenly you forget to keep chewing and swallow the entire rubbery Read more
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Are you at risk for oral cancer?
posted: Dec. 06, 2022.
Nearly 40,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer annually in the United States, with more than 8,000 dying every year from the disease. Oral cancer has a higher death rate Read more
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Brushing: Before or after breakfast?
posted: Nov. 30, 2022.
In a perfect world, we would all jump out of bed ready to greet the day with a big smile and a toothbrush close at hand to clean our teeth Read more
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Aging and Dental Health
posted: Nov. 29, 2022.
As you grow older, your mind may be preoccupied with the health of your bones, heart, or brain. However, our team at Dr. Anthony Petrilli will tell you that keeping Read more
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What’s the deal with bottled water?
posted: Nov. 23, 2022.
As more people turn to bottled water and away from the tap, they may be missing out on one important ingredient that most brands of bottled water fail to include: Read more
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Thanksgiving Trivia
posted: Nov. 22, 2022.
At Dr. Anthony Petrilli we love learning trivia and interesting facts about Thanksgiving! This year, the doctor wanted to share some trivia that might help you feel a bit smarter Read more
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Which mouthwash should you use?
posted: Nov. 16, 2022.
Although using mouthwash is certainly not the equal of brushing and flossing, it does have benefits for your dental hygiene. If you use mouthwash regularly, you should find out which Read more
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How do I avoid bad breath?
posted: Nov. 15, 2022.
At Dr. Anthony Petrilli, we see a lot of patients who are concerned about their bad breath, also known as halitosis. So today we thought we would educate our patients Read more
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Electric Toothbrush: How do you choose?
posted: Nov. 09, 2022.
Since the introduction of the power toothbrush in the 1960s, this tool has undergone many technological advances, from design and bristle motions to rotation oscillation and sonic vibration. What is rotation Read more
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Surprising Ways to Prevent Cavities
posted: Nov. 08, 2022.
There are numerous ways to prevent cavities. Some, like brushing your teeth regularly and visiting our Buffalo, New York office, are more obvious than others. Beyond the standard methods of Read more